In an effort to reduce his overall workload on the season, reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy decided not to play in this week's the 2025 St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

I think there is stuff in the works, and I’ll leave it at that,” Peter Malnati told Golfweek when asked if there would be a rule implemented to prevent playoff absences.

McIlroy has decided to skip the first round of the FedEx Cup playoffs, much to the concern of the PGA Tour officials